Magnar Karlsen

Magnar Karlsen (b. 1962) is a Norwegian
improvising musician and camera-based artist,
residing in eastern Norway. Known for his
innovative in-camera techniques,
Karlsen explores modern Norwegian art through
various layers of abstraction.
His work features a distinctive combination of
monophonic analog synthesizer and percussion,
often presented in a solo performance format.
Karlsen's artistic output spans ambient music
with a reference to Norwegian folktronica /
nu-jazz / experimental and
black-and-white fine art photography,
creating a unique intersection
of sound and visual art.

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